1 Educational Management Training for C-III Officers Discussion on Reflective Writing 2068/11/18

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3 Reflective Writing (RW) RW: what ? RW: why ? RW: how ? (writing framework) Presentation Procedure Digital story: a form of reporting or RW

Reflective writing is Writing which involves '… consideration of the larger context, the meaning, and the implications of an experience or action' Used to analyze and examine an event, memory, or observation. The writer reflects on the meaning and impact of the occasion. 4

Reflective writing gives the writer insights and can lead to further learning. It is like rewinding your life to a past event and then thinking about how is affected your life, what you could have done differently to change the outcome, or what came out of the event. Reflection is a mental process. It is contemplation or a long consideration. Unlike a reflection in a mirror, it in as interpretation of what is going on between learning and thinking. 5

6 Reflective/ experiential Learning Cycle by David Kolb

7 Concrete Experience Reflective Observation Abstract Conceptualizat ion Active Experimentation AccommodativeDivergent AssimilativeConvergent

8 Work Situation Situation Training Events Reflective Writing Reflection

9 Understanding the Concept of RW Reflective writing is thus more personal than other kinds of academic writing. Reflection is an exploration and an explanation of events – not just a description of them. RW is based on description and analysis of a learning experiences within the course a past experience a critical incident

10 Conceptual Structure of Reflective Writing 1. Description  What happened? What is being examined? 2. Interpretation  What is most important /interesting / useful /relevant about the object, event or idea?  How can it be explained e.g. with theory? How is it similar to and different from others? 3. Outcome  What have I learned from this?  What does this mean for my future?

11 Why RW?  To consolidate the theoretical understanding  To conceptualize the learning in the training situation against the realities of the work situations  To develop analytical skills to critically assess the training program against the implicit/explicit learning goals

Writing Format The Context Chronological Presentation of the Learning Facts Applicability Conclusion Reform Action Plan 12

The Context NCED and the training context (NCED role, main focus of the training and major role of the writer) Objectives of the RW Coverage of the writing exercise 13

Chronological Presentation of Learning Facts Brief account of the contents dealt Brief account of the methodologies adopted Summary of the learning points 14

Applicability Synthesis of key learning (points) Discussion on how the learning points are applied into the work context Potential issues while adopting the learning Strategies for overcoming the issues 15

Conclusion Overall impression and feeling about the course process and outcome Recommendation for improvement in future 16

17 Reform Action Plan S. N. Reform action ProcessOutputResult Sharing avenue 1 2 3

18 Presentation Procedure 1. Do as individual assignment 2. Submit the report at the end of the course. 3. Follow the format: Computer typed, With well binding, Formatted: Times New Roman Font 14, Preeti Font 16, 1" margin at all sides. 1.5 line spacing APA format Tentative page limits: pages. Language choice: English/ Nepali.

American Psychological Association (APA) Format for Documentation Text Formatting Citation Reference 19

Text Formatting Home - paragraph : General, Indentation, Spacing Home: Font Insert: Page number Lay out: margin, orientation, Reference: insert caption, tables, figures, table of contents, end note and foot note 20

Citation Direct quoting Paraphrasing Acknowledging 21

Reference Books (single author, two author, more than two authors) Journal and reports Magazine, newspapers Online materials 22

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Making a digital story report Use your digital camera Collect photos and video clips of interesting events Go to : programs - widows movie maker Import your photos and video clips from the folder where you have placed these 24

Drag the photos and clips in proper sequence on to the story board Insert text, animation and other effects as per the instructions given Finally, share it in CD or save in your own computer for future use Your movie is ready. 25

26 Winding up Thank You Very Much for your cooperation